A Live Recruitment Story!

[thetygerlily]

Originally Posted by goneskating

For the third round, we could get invited back to up to three parties. I got my schedule from my rho chi for the third round and it said...

Rugby
J Crew

My heart dropped. I was so upset to have been cut by some of my favorite sororities, but I knew I was lucky to still have one of my top choices on the list by this point in the process; some of the girls in my rho chi group didn't get any of their top choices, and one got dropped completely. I tried not to think about why I had been cut from Vineyard Vines and Madewell. I was thrilled that Rugby had felt a connection and had invited me back, and I decided to give J Crew another shot.

Rugby: Standing in line for this party, I was SO nervous. I was getting really intimidated by the other PNMs, who were gorgeous, confident, and well-dressed. As we walked into the house, though, my nerves turned into excitement. I saw so many familiar, friendly faces among the sisters! I had a conversation with a sister I had not yet met, but just like all my conversations earlier in the week, this one was such an easy, relaxed conversation that felt like it was between friends. Many of the sisters that I had met earlier in the week came up to chat and say hi, and I not only felt comfortable but I LOVED all the girls! By the time the party was over, I had my heart set on Rugby.



J Crew: I was really unsure why J Crew had invited me back. I had not felt a connection the whole week, although all the girls I talked to were extremely sweet. Today, my conversations still felt a little forced and awkward. I was making an honest effort, but the conversations just didn't click, and I felt out of place during the entire party. I liked the girls, but I didn't see myself fitting in to their house.


At the end of the day, we were to pick two sororities (assuming we had three parties) so I just ranked both as first. I am currently waiting anxiously to find out whether or not I got invited back for a preference round.

Some chapters don't really shine until Pref- good for you for ranking both. Good luck with your invites & Pref.